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as in overall
belonging or relating to the whole
a general increase in postage rates there's been a general improvement in the economy
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
gave the general impression of being kindhearted a general course of study in American history
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a new kitchen tool of general usefulness a general education
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as in executive
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Recent Examples of general
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch spent the first week of the 2026 NFL calendar signing future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans and making a trade with the Dallas Cowboys to improve their interior pass rush with Osa Odighizuwa.
—Chris Biderman
march 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Pak, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Farhan al-Fartousi, the director-general of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, said the attack targeted a vessel in a ship-to-ship transfer area at the port on the Persian Gulf.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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YouGov reported that 15 percent of Gen Z consumers have seen something online and bought it in-store, compared to 10 percent of the general population.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch spent the first week of the 2026 NFL calendar signing future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans and making a trade with the Dallas Cowboys to improve their interior pass rush with Osa Odighizuwa.
—Chris Biderman
march 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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According to Chinese mythology, those born in the years of the Horse, Rat, Ox and Rabbit will clash with Tai Sui, a heavenly general.
—Jennifer Pak, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Farhan al-Fartousi, the director-general of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, said the attack targeted a vessel in a ship-to-ship transfer area at the port on the Persian Gulf.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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The Big Sky title won, Idaho is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 — riding a program-record 18-game winning streak in addition to a program-best 29 overall wins this season.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Lakewood police were heavily criticized for their handling of the investigation into Gratton’s death, including for using her deadname and for an overall lack of transparency about the investigation.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Half Acre has excess capacity in part due to a broader downturn in the craft brewing market.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, some experts are skeptical of impact of New Delhi's regulatory changes on investments as border tensions between India and China remain unresolved and the broader geostrategic competition between the two persists.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harvesting seed nearby is a way to get plants that are genetically adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions and are more likely to thrive.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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In the northern United States, enjoying the starry winter sky requires protection against the prevailing low temperatures.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Get unlimited digital access to Vogue including the Spring issue for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lucy Maguire is Features Director at Vogue Business, writing and commissioning features across all verticals, with a focus on fashion industry moves, international fashion weeks, trends and consumer behaviour, alongside interviews with key designers, founders and executives.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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To stay, he and other club executives might be asked to move to Las Vegas.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill does not restore coverage for Biktarvy, the most popular once-a-day pill, and other medications will be switched to their generic versions.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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That was a fairly generic paragraph to open an article about reading.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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At stake is the group’s editorial independence — and whether its journalists will continue to report freely without fear of state pressure — as well as public trust in one of East Africa’s most influential media institutions.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Thursday’s release marks the first public disclosure and documented confirmation of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe that has roiled Kansas City politics over the last month.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Raiders have 13 of their own unrestricted free agents still on the market as of Friday afternoon.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Now, 25 years later, the next generation of students have turned to AI—and education experts warn unrestricted use of the technology could atrophy critical thinking skills.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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